Meals on Wheels – Placer County

Seniors First has been awarded funding to once again operate the Meals on Wheels program in Placer County. The funding will enable Seniors First to increase its meal delivery service to homebound seniors who meet the Older Americans Act’s funding criteria. Seniors First anticipates that with this funding the organization will be able to serve an additional 450 homebound seniors who might otherwise go without a meal!

Meals on Wheels is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based senior nutrition organization, and supports the more than 5,000 senior nutrition programs across the country dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. This network exists in virtually every community in America and delivers the nutritious meals and friendly visits that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.

The recent contract award from Agency on Aging/Area 4 will make Seniors First the only designated MOW provider in the area. With the addition of this contract, Seniors First will now offer three senior nutrition programs – Meals on Wheels and MyMeals home delivered meals, and Senior Café community dining rooms – expanding nutrition options for seniors and the homebound who now have access to hot nutritious meals, no matter their income or physical limitations. Meals for all three Seniors First senior nutrition programs are prepared locally, meet federal senior nutrition guidelines, and have different menu options every month.

If you or someone you know would like more information on senior nutrition options, please contact (530) 889-9500 or explore our website.